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CommentPredictions 2017: Mark Farmer
Mark Farmer, consultant and author of industry report Modernise or die
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CommentSapping energy: How to react to new energy regulations
Developers and property managers take note: new regulations will affect your energy performance certificate for existing buildings
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CommentLondon's infrastructure priorities
We need infrastructure that understands and responds to the needs of individuals
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CommentModular homes can have design integrity
In the rush to build more homes we must ensure that offsite construction still allows for good design
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CommentA year in increments
While 2016 had more than its fair share of instability, in the world of construction law, it was business as usual
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CommentHansom: Road worthy
This week, a not-so-ingenious firm hits the road, a Hollywood trolling, demolishing the wrong house is a ‘boo-boo’, contractors lose a Victorian post box and underground cars are a non-starter
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CommentWhat just happened?
A series of head-spinning political events in 2016 has left many in the construction industry feeling discombobulated and grappling to understand how the commercial consequences will unfold
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CommentUnlocking the private rented sector
There’s no silver bullet for the housing crisis, but using modular construction in the private rented sector could be part of the solution. How do we achieve higher density housing in crowded cities?
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CommentCommercial storms brew
Storm clouds are gathering on the horizon with infrastructure and other sectors facing challenges
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: A mixed picture
November’s index is down but consumer spending is providing support
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CommentThe next step for regeneration
The government’s new strategy for regeneration released last week offers a useful insight for local authorities
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CommentA much needed boost for affordable housing
London is set to be the big winner of the Autumn Statement commitment to affordable homes, and the GLA’s new guidelines will help too
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CommentCase in focus: Final Account application
Where an adjudicator applies ISG vs Seevic to order payment of a final account application, can the valuation be challenged in a subsequent adjudication?
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CommentThe ties that bind
After Brexit, the UK is to go its own way regarding procurement and contracts but it will still have to work within parameters set by others if it is to trade internationally